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An excerpt from Chin-Quee's new book, <em>I Can't Save You</em>

While 59.9% of children without ASD underwent vision screening in these visits, only 36.5% of children with ASD did so.

The prevalence and consequences of developmental delay in the pediatric population have gradually increased, with one in every six American children being affected.

Parents considering IVF and healthcare professionals can be reassured that the school age developmental outcomes of IVF-conceived children are equivalent to their peers, said a co-author of a new study.

Approximately 13% of children have some form of developmental delay (DD) and more than half of these children also have at least one mental health disorder.

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A new study adds to a growing body of evidence showing that facilitated emotional connection between preterm babies and their parents can improve brain development.

A local therapy service for children with developmental difficulties has been yielding fantastic results.

The meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found that the questionnaire was more predictive for children older than 24 months than for younger children.

Researchers have identified 72 genes very strongly linked to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) — and more than 250 other genes with a strong link to ASD.